LANSING, MI -- Michigan Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, continuing his public advocacy for "relentless positive action" in the face of repeated political gridlock, suggested Thursday the deal that has ended a partial federal government shutdown is a stop-gap solution that betrays ongoing risk.

"The immediate crisis is over, but the underlying issues haven't been resolved," Snyder said in a release. "This agreement only provides a temporary respite. In a few months, our nation and its people could be facing the same crisis again."

"This is a fundamental failure of our political culture. If the shutdown had continued and the nation gone into default, the people in need are the ones who would have paid the highest price. Fighting has replaced serving the people as the top priority in Washington."

President Barack Obama on Wednesday night signed into law an agreement to reopen the government and avoid default following a 16-day standoff that had cut off some state funding and forced furloughs for federal employees in Michigan.

The deal will permit the Treasury to borrow normally through at least February 7 and fund the government through January 15, setting the stage for continued debate in coming months.

Michigan Democrats in the U.S. Senate and House each voted for the deal, while a 5-4 majority of Michigan Republican representatives opposed it.

Snyder, who typically avoids discussing federal issues that do not directly impact the state, has made some national news for his opposition to the shutdown. His gubernatorial campaign committee has also promoted his position.

State House Minority Leader Tim Greimel, D-Auburn Hills, offered a similar assessment on Wednesday night, expressing relief that the shutdown has ended but disappointment that federal lawmakers did not rally around a more permanent solution.

"This type of short term governing is no way to run our federal government," Greimel said in a statement. "After more than two weeks of unprecedented division and gridlock, it's time to move our country forward once again. I'm grateful for the work of leaders in Congress who did what is right for the American people."

Jonathan Oosting is a Capitol reporter for MLive Media Group. Email him, find him on Google+ or follow him on Twitter.